Toy arrow



Patented July 22, 1924.`

UNITE stares THEODORE J. DECK, on BALTIMQRE, `1v,ram{Lanm.

TOY ARROW.

Application filed .Tune 9,

To all whom t may conce/m Be it known that I, IHnononn J. DECK, a citizen of the United States, residing at Baltimore, in the county of Baltimore and State of Maryland, have invented new and useful Improvements in Toy Arrows, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a toy or amusement device,the general object of the invention being to provide an arrow projecting device which comprises a holder for the arrow and a resilient member for projecting the arrow therefrom.

Another object of the invention is to provide a cap for the arrow which is provided with a point which will engage the target and hold the cap thereto, thusvpermitting the arrow to be used several times with new caps so that all the shots hitting the target can be seen by the caps sticking thereto.

This invention also consists in certain other features of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parte, to be hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and specifically pointed out in the appended claim.

In describing my invention in detail, reference will be had to the accompanying drawings wherein like characters denote like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which Figure l is a side view of the invention.

Figure 2 is an end view thereof.

Figure 3 is an elevation of a modification, parts being shown in section.

Figure 4 is an end view of a modified form of arrow.

Figure 5 is a side view of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a sectional view of this form.

Figures 7, 8 and 9 are views of another form of arrow cap.

In these views, l indicates a spool-like member which is provided with a bore to receive an arrow 2. A band 3 of`rubber or the like is secured t0 said member by the staples 4 in such a manner that a loop part may engage the projecting end of the arrow so that the arrow and said loop part may be drawn rearwardly by the thumb and foretinger of one hand, while the other hand is holding 1922. Serial No. 567,133.

the member l. This will stretch the band so that when it is released it will spring back to its original shape and thus cause the arrow to be projected from the bore of the member and thrown a distance therefrom. The member may be provided with a handle 5, if desired.

Figure 3 shows a slightly different form of the device. In this form the endless band 3 has its ends engaging the staples 4 instead of being looped over the member as shown in Figures l and 2. In the first form only one part of the band engages the arrow while in the second form both parts of the band engage the arrow.

I provide a plurality of caps for the end of the arrow, each cap having a pointed member 6 at its closed end, the head of which rests against the end of the arrow. The cap is shown at 7. Thus when the arrow strikes the target or other object at which it is shot the pointed member will enter the same and thus hold the cap to the target so that the arrow can be withdrawn from the cap and lthe same left sticking to the target. A new capcan then be put on the arrow and the same shot again. Thus each shot will be registered on thev target so that the closest can be seen after the round has been shot.

Figures 4, 5 and 6 show a cap provided with four wings 8 while Figures 7, 8 and 9 show a cap provided with two wings 94 These wings facilitate the Hight of the arrow and adds to the attractiveness of the de v1ce.

Attention is called to the fact that an ordinary tack may be used as the pointed member and as the same is removably held in the cap it can easily be replaced if lost or when the point is dulled. The sharp point of the tack ensures the arrow sticking to the target or other object. It will, of course, be understood that the caps can be fastened to the arrow or that a plurality of arrows, each provided with a cap, may be used, so that it is not necessary to remove the cap from the arrow or leave the cap sticking in the target and remove the arrow therefrom.

It is thought from the foregoin descrip tion that the advantages and nove features of my invention will be readily apparent.

g l amas@ An arrow having a"l tapered end; a tack having its head engaging the fiat extremity of the tapered end, a removable paper cap 10 ittng over the tapered end and having a.

holetherein through which the pointed end of :the tack passes and Wing upon the cap. In testimony'whereoi' I aIiX my signature.

THEGDORE J. DECK. 

